+LS650 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Has anyone here used one of these? Do you recommend? Apparently it connects to the back of a JAG and converts the output to 1080p on HDMI. At 99 Euro plus shipping, I'm not sure I want to pay the money, but it would be interesting to know how well it works. http://0711spiele.de/zubehoer/atari-jaguar-kitty-box-hdmi-adapter/ (There's a button halfway down the page to translate to English) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 K3V is using it in his videos. You can get an idea of how it looks there. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/270287-every-atari-jaguar-game-ever-new-youtube-video-series/ Seems like a good option if you only play the Jaguar. If you do multiple systems though, you might want to consider looking into a high quality upscaler (or line doubler) and using the RGB out from your consoles. The OSSC is amazing and it's not even double the price of this Jag box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkoVitch Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I have heard reports that these are just actually a budget upscaler device in a new case? might be worth getting one of the cheaper upscalers and using those with a SCART lead to get the same results for less money? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 I have heard reports that these are just actually a budget upscaler device in a new case? Could be, so I'd like to hear from someone who has bought one to know what they are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Wow... that looks way better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 If you do multiple systems though, you might want to consider looking into a high quality upscaler (or line doubler) and using the RGB out from your consoles. The OSSC is amazing and it's not even double the price of this Jag box. For ref: https://www.videogameperfection.com/products/open-source-converter/ I want to look into this a bit later Now, if only a troll would quote the above and say something repetitive and boring, I could be entertained along with quick-linking to this resource... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDork3000 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Wow the kitty box looks sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 For ref: https://www.videogameperfection.com/products/open-source-converter/ I want to look into this a bit later Be sure to buy 3 of them and of course tell us about it! The OSSC has been reviewed and compared to the xrgb-mini countless times. Plenty of reading available online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 A Jaguar is a Jaguar, do we not like the jaggy looking graphics? Honestly for me I like the old school graphics and style. If I wanted nicer graphics I'd just get another system which likely costs less and has more games for it anyways But that Kittybox does look pretty snazzy tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 A Jaguar is a Jaguar, do we not like the jaggy looking graphics? Honestly for me I like the old school graphics and style. If I wanted nicer graphics I'd just get another system which likely costs less and has more games for it anyways You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. For ref: https://www.videogameperfection.com/products/open-source-converter/ I want to look into this a bit later Yes, thanks for linking. That's where I got mine. It's well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Wow the kitty box looks sexy. Jaguar recembles a toilet, or at least avgn seems to think so. Litter box is a fitting name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Wow the kitty box looks sexy. Does look good, but if you really look at it it looks like they took a kit box and attached a black comb to the top of it to give the ribbing effect. If so, I approve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Yes, thanks for linking. That's where I got mine. It's well worth the money. I've added the link to a resources list on my profile. Been tossing around the idea of putting together Jaguar 'packs' for a couple years now as Christmas gifts. They'd consist of a base unit, Team Tap, 4 controllers (and now hopefully Pro Controllers with the new ones on the horizon), SainT's SD Cart (loaded with commercial releases plus my Doom hacks) and some type of upscaler since CRT is out. A lot of variables left to play with but going cheap isn't working so it's down to the Kitty Box-to keep it ALL Jaguar related or the OSSC for possible expansion later on. Not sure how necessary expansion would be but considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. No way, I like the Jaggy looking graphics! I mean that if I wanted better graphics I'd buy another system (which would likely be cheaper anyways) and that system would likely also have a better library as well (Saturn or PS1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 I don't think we are discussing better graphics but just getting cleaner video output to the display. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I don't think we are discussing better graphics but just getting cleaner video output to the display. For sure, definitely a disagreement on the topic of conversation. My bad man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I don't think we are discussing better graphics but just getting cleaner video output to the display. Yes, to anyone confused, this is what we are referring to. See the left image, something comparable if you hooked the Jag straight into a HD TV via composite. Then on the right, RGB via an upscaler (basically what the Kitty Box will be doing). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Can see those jagged jaggy graphics much better with an upscaler! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 See the left image, something comparable if you hooked the Jag straight into a HD TV via composite. Then on the right, RGB via an upscaler (basically what the Kitty Box will be doing). I use a composite AV cable, and it looks much sharper and better than that left side picture. If that's the best picture you get out of an AV, I would say that the problem is your display, not the Jag or the cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHATEIT Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Oh wow that does look pretty blurry on the left picture. What size and type of TV is that connected to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I use a composite AV cable, and it looks much sharper and better than that left side picture. If that's the best picture you get out of an AV, I would say that the problem is your display, not the Jag or the cable. Those are direct feeds, not screen caps from a TV. It was meant to be a generalized comparison. The image on the left is worse than it should be (YouTube compression and an old video), but on the other hand the image on the right isn't as good as it could be. Point is, there is a huge difference and that's not taking into consideration that composite or RF straight into a HD TV will be stretched to 16x9 on many models, making the image look worse. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace2184 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) Well we can preface this with "I'm a chump", but I got a kitty box last October-ish and it works better than I expected. It may be I had low expectations, but I was happy with the end results. That being said if you have multiple systems I'd recommend getting an OSSC. I live in an apartment and a CRT isn't really feasible for me. You still get the same lovely Jag graphics, but everything looks cleaner/clearer on my LED. If I had a way to I'd share screen caps I would, tv screenshots off my phone don't quite do it justice. I will say Zoop never looked so good. Edited March 22, 2018 by ace2184 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 This site also sells console and Jag CD cartridge slot dust covers....epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyFemrite Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Kitty Box works as described. Well worth the price plus shipping. Got a few nice sets of Overlays also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Mine arrived with a screw dislodged from the front. The threads are stripped too Also, the power plug is finicky and the Jag powers off if it's moved slightly (and sometimes just randomly.) Waiting on the OSSC to arrive now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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